EM Corporate Credit Analyst - Boutique Asset Manager, London

Octavius Finance, a specialist recruiter within financial markets, is working with a boutique asset manager seeking to hire an Emerging Markets Corporate Credit Analyst.

This role sits within the investment team and offers broad exposure across fundamental credit research, investment analysis and portfolio decision-making. Working closely with experienced Portfolio Managers and investment professionals, the successful candidate will play a key role in analysing corporate issuers, generating investment insights and supporting the management of emerging markets credit portfolios.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 3-8 years’ experience in corporate credit research or fixed income investing who is looking to develop their career within a high-performing investment environment, gaining exposure to a broad range of emerging markets issuers, sectors and investment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conducting fundamental credit research on emerging markets corporate issuers across a range of sectors and geographies.
2. Analysing company financials, capital structures, business models and key credit drivers.
3. Developing investment views and presenting research findings to the wider investment team.
4. Supporting idea generation and contributing to portfolio construction discussions.
5. Monitoring existing investments and identifying changes in credit quality, market conditions and investment risks.
6. Building and maintaining financial models and credit analysis frameworks.
7. Producing investment notes, sector research and supporting materials for internal discussions.
8. Working closely with Portfolio Managers and the wider investment team throughout the investment process.

Requirements

1. 3-8 years’ experience within EM corporate credit research, ideally on the buyside.
2. Strong understanding of fundamental credit analysis and corporate financial statements.
3. Experience analysing corporate issuers and assessing credit risk.
4. Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
5. Ability to develop clear investment views and communicate research effectively.
6. Strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in global markets and investment research.
7. Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing investment team.

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